Peter Jannings, CEO EHL Group

Mr. Jannings has an extensive background in engineering, hydraulics, and project management. Based in New Plymouth, New Zealand at EHL’s key R&D and heavy engineering facility, he oversees the  project scopes and management of the varied projects EHL undertakes across many fields on a worldwide basis.

Mr. Armin Howard, EHL Projects Group Operations Manager / New Zealand AZURA Office

Armin is currently based in New Zealand after working in Europe where he held senior positions in Global Manufacturing and Operations, Business Development, and Senior Management

Mr. Michael Byrne, EHL Group Business and Technical Manager / Australian AZURA Office

Michael brings over 35 years of global experience in Defence, Oil & Gas, Mining, Chemical engineering, Project Management and Senior Business Development and Management of technical solutions to the AZURA team. Based in Australia, Michael has a particular interest in the Oceania and Pacific regions where the effects of sea level rise caused by climate change are having a huge effect on many island communities

Steven R. Kopf, Founder and CEO – NWEI

Mr. Kopf holds a degree in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering from Virginia Tech and has an extensive background in the energy and engineering sectors. His early career was spent in a business development group in DuPont where he served as Vice President of a joint venture company and managed more than $100 million in revenue growth. He is skilled in new product development, intellectual property management, fund raising, and developing collaborative relationships with supply chain partners and end use customers. His technical background includes aerospace engineering, advanced materials, structural design, fluid dynamics, wind energy, and energy storage systems.  Mr. Kopf has a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the energy marketplace and a proven track record in driving projects from concept to completion.

Bradley A. Ling – Senior R&D Engineer

Mr. Ling received aB.S degree in mechanical engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2013, and the M.S degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Oregon State University in 2015. Since graduating from Oregon State he has been working at NWEI on the development of the Azura Technology. His expertise includes hydrodynamic modeling, control system design, design optimization, and physical testing of wave energy converters. Previous experience includes research and teaching assistant at Oregon State University, and 18-months of work at GE Aviation as a co-op student and contractor.